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BERRY CREAM MUFFINS

If you can’t decide which berries to use in these muffins, try using half raspberries and half blueberries. They’re fantastic!

—LINDA GILMORE HAMPSTEAD, MD



PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 20 MIN. • MAKES: ABOUT 2 DOZEN


4 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups sugar

1/4 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

3 cups fresh or frozen raspberries or blueberries

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream

1 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add the berries and toss gently. Combine the eggs, sour cream, oil and vanilla; mix well. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.

2. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for about 5 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack. Serve warm.